Want to make sure your client loves their new hardwood floor? Start small with a single box of wood. Concerns with color/character variation and plank width need to be resolved BEFORE installation.
Wide-width woven carpets are getting popular, allowing for fewer or even no seams in larger rooms. One problem: They weigh a ton!
Keep in mind: Carpet tile is different than regular carpet! With that said, we love carpet tile for commercial spaces. The patterns and styles have come a long way.
Stair carpet and area rugs look beautiful with a wide binding. Here’s our warning: Be very wary if your client has pets or expects lots of foot traffic.
On Ken’s annual visit to Utah’s Little America Hotel, he saw a really bad seam in a recently renovated carpet. Big mistake! For commercial work, beautiful carpets are not always better.
When you client’s stairs have turns, there’s no need to limit carpet pattern choice. Our master craftsman Jody Tucker talks about the tricks for nailing the installation—including the need to keep the pattern symmetrical on the inside turn.
What does sisal carpet and Frankenstein’s monster have in common? They’re alive! Don’t let your client’s sisal carpet crawl up the walls or rip out tack strips. Sisal should always be glued to the floor or to a pad for wall-to-wall installations.
Flat woven wool and sisal carpets are a significant investment. Make sure your design clients know how to take care of them properly.
Every detail counts when it comes to these 4 important steps for seaming a woven carpet. Missing the mark on just one of these steps can lead to a failed installation of an expensive product.
